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One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll

For many music fans, history is divided into the long, dull centuries before rock 'n' roll was born and the exciting decades since, when the influential musical form changed the world. This documentary traces the early years of this audio revolution, featuring historic footage and interviews with several musical pioneers, including Little Richard, Bill Haley and The Comets, Ricky Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis and Bo Diddley.

Top Cast

  • Hugh Hefner

    Hugh Hefner

  • Roy Orbison

    Roy Orbison

  • Lou Diamond Phillips

    Lou Diamond Phillips

  • Dennis Quaid

    Dennis Quaid

  • Tony Sheridan

    Tony Sheridan

  • Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson

  • Luis Valdez

    Luis Valdez

Overview

For many music fans, history is divided into the long, dull centuries before rock 'n' roll was born and the exciting decades since, when the influential musical form changed the world. This documentary traces the early years of this audio revolution, featuring historic footage and interviews with several musical pioneers, including Little Richard, Bill Haley and The Comets, Ricky Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis and Bo Diddley.

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